Into which office is the AF Form 577 turned when a patient's clearance is complete?

• A. Disposition office
• B. Inpatient unit
• C. Clinical records
• D. Medical service account office

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how discharge paperwork flows through the hospital’s administrative offices. When a patient is cleared, AF Form 577 serves as the signal that the current episode of care is finished and the disposition process should begin. The Disposition office is the team responsible for finalizing discharge or transfer, coordinating next steps, and ensuring the patient’s status is updated in the system. Turning the form to this office keeps the discharge workflow moving and the medical record and accounts aligned with the patient’s exit from care. The other offices handle ongoing care, record storage, or billing, but the wrap-up and release steps belong to the Disposition office.